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Springtime is officially here and so is the time to deep clean your home. Today I am going to show you how easy it is to deep clean your living room and dining room.

Did you know that the fourth Sunday in Mach begins National Cleaning Week? I only learned about this recently as a result of doing some “research” online. So now with the start of spring and National Cleaning Week, there’s never been a more perfect time to clean.

Why Deep Clean?

Deep cleaning gives us the opportunity to refresh our homes and renew our spirit. Living in a clean home brings about calmness and eliminates anxiety that can come from living in a cluttered environment. Now more than ever we need to create a feeling of peace within our home.

Join me as I share with you how to deep clean your living room and dining room. For other rooms in your house, click on the following links to learn how to deep clean your kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

Depending on how your classify your main living space, the living room may be called a family room instead. For these two rooms, I’m going to group them together because they have similar features and are often next to each other.

Dust the Ceiling & Walls

As with every area of your house, you’re going to start deep cleaning your living room and dining room at the top of the walls. Pay attention to the corners where dust settles. Work your way around the room from left to right and use a long-handled Swiffer duster to reach to the top.

Lighting

Time to take down any overhead lighting globes and wash them with soap and water. Dry thoroughly before putting back in place. Depending on your type of lighting, you may need to dust the inside of the lights and/or wipe down with glass cleaner.

Disinfect light switches and wipe down lamps with a microfiber dusting cloth. Use a lint roller to dust lamp shades.

Dust Furniture

Dust any furniture in your living room and dining room in addition to any decorative items. It’s easier to clear-off the top of each piece of furniture before you start to dust. As mentioned before, this is a good time to rotate seasonal decorations or simplify the tops of your furniture by storing away unnecessary items. You may also want to consider donating those trinkets you no longer need.

Vacuum upholstered furniture, making sure to vacuum underneath the cushions. If your couch cushions are sagging and need refreshed, simply unzip the coverings and use your hand to “fluff” the cushions back into shape. Trust me, this simple technique will make a huge difference in the way your couch looks. Wash throw pillows and blankets in hot water.

Doors

Wipe down door knobs and light switches with sanitizing wipes to reduce the likelihood of spreading germs. In addition, wipe down the doors to remove dirt and grime. If you have white doors, I suggest using glass cleaner to clean the doors. If you have oak, cherry, walnut or other type of wood, I suggest using a wood cleaner such as Murphy’s Oil Soap or Dutch Glow Amish Wood Milk. Wipe down your back door or sliding door with glass cleaner.

Windows & Window Treatments

If you have windows in your living and/or dining room, begin by using window cleaner to clean off any smudges and fingerprints. Make sure to wipe down both the top and bottom of the windows. Open the window and clean the track. I do this by spraying the track and wiping it down with a paper towel. If the dirt inside the track is hard to reach, try placing a butter knife inside an old washcloth and using it to reach tight spaces.

The method used to clean your window treatments will vary according to what you have. I currently have Roman shades in my kitchen and I am unable to take them down to wash them. Instead, I spot clean them with a damp cloth and mild soap and use a lint roller to rid of dust.

In other parts of my house, I have plantation shutters that I use a microfiber dust cloth to clean. If you don’t have microfiber cloths, I have found that Swiffer dusters work great as well as dry Swiffer cloths. They both trap the dust and prevent it from spreading everywhere. Another trick is to wrap a microfiber cloth around a set of tongs. They move easily through the slats. You can also use these cleaning tips to get rid of dust on blinds.

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 Baseboards

For baseboards, begin by spraying them down with your favorite cleaner and wiping them with a cloth. You can use a Swiffer duster if you choose, I prefer to spray them because it works better to remove dirt. Dry dusting your baseboards is a good option though if you’re short on time.

Floors

Finish your spring cleaning with the floors. Wash any rugs in hot water and vacuum, don’t forget to vacuum underneath any furniture you can move safely. Dry and wet mop if you have hardwood floors.

So there you have it! Everything you need to deep clean your living room and dining room from top to bottom. Be sure to sign-up below to receive your FREE checklist.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy cleaning!